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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (May 13, 1982)
Portland Observer, M ay 13,1962 Section II Page 5 Fashion Page Perfume Oils Bubble Baths Moisture Lotions for under ’3.00 Monday- Saturday 10-6 lotions & oils — F o rm al/I riformai Service A Sneak Preview of Fashion Shapes to Come — Clonic F reach Cuisine — Wine Consultation — Butler Services NEW YOR GREATS I Tuxedo Catering BARTLETT BERLIN 503-226-4606 — Bartending Dinner for 2-12 “ A n evening o f service is offered as ■ premium fo r ■ SIOO.OO donation to K B O O Ra- dio during their Pledge W eek. M ay 14-18.” ALW AYS FULL VALUE At Portland's Oldest Jewelry Store Diamonds • Watches • Jewelry N T H E PA ST, American dan designers relied on Europeans for fashion trends, but the tables are turned in the fields o f design and craftsmanship. Now, the European ready-to-wear market clearly conceptualizes the American way o f life and the success o f its designers' relating to the effects o f American life style. The American interest in designer garments in the past has been limited to high society and bourgeois clients. However, American designers, finally taking note o f the consumer’s level o f awareness, pulled forward with cannons o f artillery. {jetvelen siNce lose 511 S .W . Broadway (near Washington Street! 228-5090 flo ris t ^ J o in e r s ^ ro m J ’i o I I g i n D o b I n YAW S R es ta u r a n t 2005 N.E. 40th NEW YORK, NEW YORK On the homefront, casual dress relating to simplicity is epitomized by our strongest American designer, Calvin Klein. Joining him are Donna Karan and Louis Dell’Olio for Anne Clein and newly aboard. Perry Ellis. New shapes .. but clothes must be simple, wearable, and attractive with a strong statement o f style. Simplicity is obviously American, but the Europeans arc in the fashion arena—strong and safe as ever. Fashions featured are undeniably where fashions began— Paris, France. The Europeans have designed a multitude o f shape options. "Emphatic shapes treated in perfect balance and proportion," states the current International Fashion Group newsletter. Shape determines the length, on fro n t stage, featured again this season, is the importance o f completing your costume with proper accessories. The newest change will be the shapes and dimensions o f H A TS . The French dramatization. . . totally framing the face. The colors going into fall arc basic black— the dominant color— with white, brights, color sliced, piped, banded or lined .. grey to light and dark, and the jewel tones o f teal and fuchsia. Scarves o f all shapes, sizes and fabrics: tweeds, velvets, plaids, leather, suede and o f course, knits. Scarves— worn artily on the shoulders, hanging on the arm, but never to be seen worn like it is realty in need. Going to the feet— what is, is no longer an issue, however, a preferred look o f the B O O T E D foot and leg is favored by the European designers— high and low heels complete your individual mood. Your mainstay— the pump— is center stage. Your moods will be dramatized by a wide spectrum o f fantasy, starting from the beginning of time— historical Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque— military, non-military and parade dress— buffalo girls, American homesteaders, emigrees, Russian dolls, colorful peasants and so on. Look out for cool cats, they’re this season’spet', No one does it better than a signa ture designer. Instant recognition of a certain fashion label can increase and encourage your "money wise” shopping spree. Forsaking a bargain is the N O W attitude— preferring instead luxury, perfection and style. More notably is the look of softness in our preview o f fabrics and style— the tent, cape and smocked look— the relaxed lo o k - frills o f silk, wool, tweed and velvet put it together for your look for fall. MARX Portland, OR 97212 249-1888 Hot items to look to for are: the Big Coat, oversized blazers, ponchos, capes and blankets— short, shaped jackets, the Spencer vests, pantsuits, short slim-skin skirts, circular plaid skirts, fit and flare dresses, flat knits and the tuxedos. We don’, have to travel to W e Deliver Anyw here Paris to purchase these items— many will be on the racks of downtown Portland. A nd, if they prove to be too costly, Butterick, Simplicity and Vogue Patterns are in abundance and will accomodate your talented hands. Coming soon: Hats, Swimwear and June brides. CELEBRATE m, Diamond wedding rings from Stevens & Son. A very special way to celebrate very special commitment. Professional A ppraisal Service No Interest • No Down Payment 10 Monthly Payments Lloyd Center 284-2101 Janlten teach 693-4826 Salem 364 2224 unlimited Resale Clothing "First Q u a lity The Second Time Around J Men’s. V\ omen s Children s C lothing and Household Item« ALL SIZkS AVAILABLE Belle W ilson, O w ner Consignments A i cepted (Quality Merrhandne Only) Bv Appointm ent Plejve 2 8 1 -9 4 1 8 T u e s .-Sat. 10 am -5 pm Visa & Master Charge 2406 N.E. Union Ave Parking On N E Sacramento S, t
